Toyota brings back Tacoma X-Runner for 2014

The Toyota Tacoma X-Runner will return for a limited production run next month.

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Limited-run return of Toyota's sporty pickup hits dealers next Month

By Nick Tragianis

Originally published: February 14, 2014

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After taking a brief hiatus, Toyota is reintroducing the sporty X-Runner to the Tacoma lineup.

Being the performance-minded model, the Tacoma X-Runner is powered by a 4.0-litre V6 engine, good for 236 horsepower and 266 lb.-ft. of torque. Power is fed to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. The X-Runner also scores a limited-slip differential, a reinforced X-Brace frame, a stiffer Bilstein suspension and 225/45 summer tires wrapped around 18-inch alloy wheels.

Outside, the Tacoma X-Runner wears the requisite sporty bits cosmetic bits in the way of additions like front, rear and side skirts, a hood scoop and LED rear tail lights. The sporty touches continue inside with unique seats finished in water-resistant cloth, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob and brushed aluminum trim. The Tacoma X-Runner also comes standard with keyless entry, cruise control, a back-up camera and a unique premium sound system.

The Toyota Tacoma X-Runner is making an appearance at this year’s Canadian International AutoShow before it goes on sale next month. When it does, however, Toyota says the X-Runner will be available in “limited quantities.”